Banki - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Banki is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Mahulapada and around 24 km from Sundargarh. Daleisara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banki is 385240. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.

Banki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banki

According to the 2011 Census, Banki village had a total population of 456 people, including 237 males and 219 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.14%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banki

Banki is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banki

Public transport in the Banki is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Banki is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Banki is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banki

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banki village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banki

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banki village are given below:

FAQs about Banki